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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.98, 14,726 and 5,955.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.98, 14,726 and 5,955.43 is: 8,218.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.98 : 14,726 = 5,955.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.98/14,726 = 5,955.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.98x = 14,726 × 5,955.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.98x = 87,699,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,699,662.18/10,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.52

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